Registered Nurse - ICU

Melomed Private Hospitals; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in South Africa is seeking a Registered Nurse for the ICU. Candidates must have current SANC registration, with a minimum of 2-3 years’ ICU experience and ventilator competency. The role includes supervising junior staff, administering medication, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Interested applicants should submit their CV and supporting documents. This position requires shift work and flexibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years’ proven experience as a Registered Nurse in ICU.
• Be prepared to partake in in-service training program.
• Ability to render basic and advanced nursing care without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and orientate junior staff members and students.
• Perform wound care and administer medication safely.
• Promote and maintain patient health and provide health education.

Skills

Ventilator competency

Quality patient care orientation

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Problem analysis/solving skills

BLS competent

Adaptable to multidisciplinary team

Education

Current Registration with SANC as a Registered Nurse

Post Basic Qualification in Critical Care General

Job description

The following positions are available at Melomed Mitchell's Plain, Bellville and Gatesville:

REGISTERED NURSES– ICU

Requirements:

• Current Registration with SANC as a Registered Nurse
• Post Basic Qualification in Critical Care General will be advantageous
• Minimum 2 -3 years’ proven experience as a Registered Nurse in ICU
• Ventilator competency is essential
• Shift work compulsory and work overtime when required
• Be flexible and willing to assist in other departments

Key Outputs:

• Strong quality patient care orientation
• BLS competent
• Supervise and orientate junior staff members and students
• Perform teaching rounds with junior staff members and students
• Competently administering oral medication
• Perform wound care
• High energy levels and tolerance for stress/pressure
• Problem analysis/solving skills and accurate record keeping
• Adaptable and able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
• Ability to render basic and advanced nursing care without supervision
• Be prepared to partake in in-service training program, by attending and presenting talks formally and informally
• Adhere to hospital policies, protocols and best practices
• Knowledge and insight into infection prevention principles
• Promote and maintain patient health and give health education
• Knowledge of scientific nursing process
• Able to complete patient assessments, compiling and implementation of appropriate nursing care plan
• Safe administration of medication, and knowledge of management of schedule medication
• Adhere and enforce hospital policies and protocols and quality improvement initiatives
• Ad hoc duties

Interested applicants are requested to submit an updated CV and supporting documents to [e-mail]